Lift Ev’ry Voice and Mass MoCA present a poetry/spoken word workshop with Carl Hancock Rux. The workshop will also include a decent-led exploration of the Nick Cave’s UNTIL.

Free. Pre registration required: LiftEvryVoice.org

June 27, 10 – 11:30A

Community Workshop, A Journey Through Social Dance

Morningside Community School, 100 Burbank Street, Pittsfield, MA

Rooted in the African-American dance vernacular, this workshop, with dance artists Camille A. Brown, Francine E. Ott, and Maria Monge, celebrates the power of African-American social dance and its impact and influence on American dance forms throughout history. Presented by Jacob’s Pillow. FREE, all ages/levels welcome!

Rooted in the African-American dance vernacular, this workshop, with dance artists Camille A. Brown, Francine E. Ott, and Maria Monge, celebrates the power of African-American social dance and its impact and influence on American dance forms throughout history. Presented by Jacob’s Pillow. FREE, all ages/levels welcome!

This exclusive, Pillow-only engagement brings together astonishing tap artists from our backyard and beyond in a program introduced by the “tireless ambassador of tap” Michelle Dorrance (The New York Times). With live music

Jacob’s Pillow’s Inside/Out Performance Series: After wowing the Berkshire County community last season with FLEXN, Reggie “Regg Roc” Gray returns with a new program for the Inside/Out Performance Series.

Jacob’s Pillow’s Inside/Out Performance Series: Founded in 2016 by choreographer-on-the-rise Jeremy McQueen, The Black Iris Project is a ballet collaborative and education vehicle that creates relevant and engaging classical ballet works that celebrate diversity and Black history.

Lift Ev’ry Voice in collaboration with the WordXWord Festival presents a multi-generational cast of poet/performers who will share work created in response to Nick Cave’s UNTIL.

Free. Info: LiftEvryVoice.org

July 22, 1 – 6P

The Gather-In

Durant Park, Columbus Ave, Pittsfield, MA

Sponsored by the Berkshire Branch of the NAACP, In celebration of community, the Gather-In features activities for all ages, including games for children, musical performances, dance, food, a variety of vendors and informational booths, and a spirited a basketball tournament.

The Olga Dunn Dance Company presents a performance and tribute to Elaine Gunn. Elaine’s legacy is focused on the history of W.E.B. Du Bois and the Underground Railroad as well as the importance of education in general. The performance will include four gospel music and dance pieces and close with a finale to the “Lift Ev’ry Voice” song that was dear to Elaine Gunn. The evening will also include a gathering with food and drink in tribute to Elaine. The performance will take place in the intimate setting of the Olga Dunn Dance Studio inside of the historic railroad station with pre performance activities under an adjacent tent.

Kyle Abraham and his company Abraham.in.Motion return to the Pillow with Dearest Home, an interactive dance performance exploring different cultural views and exchanges about love and the absence of love.

The Mount plays host to Lift Ev’ry Voice in a celebration of community with the Wanda Houston Band. Enjoy delicious food available for purchase from the Terrace Café and Lucia’s Latin Kitchen, or bring your own picnic.

Jacob’s Pillow Dance Award-winner Camille A. Brown is known for theatrical works filled with gutsy moves and bold storytelling. BLACK GIRL: Linguistic Play is a joyful and moving exploration of childhood innocence, girlhood awareness, and maturation of the Black female through her lens.

Jacob’s Pillow Dance invites the Lift Ev’ry Voice community to spend a day and enjoy all that the Pillow has to offer. The day’s activities include free and ticketed performances, tour of the historic grounds, the opportunity to observe classes, picnic and more.

Free and Ticketed Events. Info/Tickets: JacobsPillow.org (Telephone 413.243.0745 and mention Lift Ev’ry Voice for a special ticket discount to this matinee performance only or purchase online and use the codes LEV2017 for Adult tickets and LEVYOUTH17 for Youth Tickets; $10 Youth Tickets and $20 Adult Tickets.)

August 20, 3P

Walkin’ with LEV / ScultureNow

The Mount, Edith Wharton’s Home, 2 Plunkett St, Lenox, MA

Enjoy the SculptureNow exhibition at the Mount as never before when Lift Ev’ry Voice takes you for a walk through a medley of music, dance and poetic responses to the grounds and sculpture. [info for performers interested in participating]

Free.

August 25, 1-4P

Beaded Hope: A color-coded bead (assemblage) project in response to Nick Cave’s UNTIL

Mass MoCA, 1040 Mass MoCA Way, North Adams, MA

Participants will design a “piece” (anklet, bracelet, necklace) and be asked to wear the piece(s) during their time in the UNTIL exhibition and while in other galleries to help identify other patrons with beaded pieces. Using provided prompts, participants will be encouraged to engage in moments of self-reflection and conversations promoting social justice, community and creativity.

Free. Info: LiftEvryVoice.org

August 28 & 29, 4 – 5:30P

John Stauffer: Picturing Frederick Douglass

The Mount, Edith Wharton’s Home, 2 Plunkett St, Lenox, MA

The Lecture Series at the Mount presents John Stauffer: Picturing Frederick Douglass: An Illustrated Biography of the Nineteenth Century’s Most Photographed American.